Problem
The grass does not
discharge correctly.
The mower housing does
not cut level.
The mower blades will
not rotate.
The unit will not move
when the clutch is
engaged.
The unit moves slower or
stops when the clutch is
engaged.
When the clutch/brake
pedal is released, belt
noise can be heard.
The rear wheels spin over
uneven terrain.
The engine stops when
the operator leaves the
seat.
The engine stops when
selecting reverse travel.
The transaxle is difficult
to shift between gears
with the engine running
and the clutch depressed.
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Troubleshooting Chart Continued
Correction
1. Stop the engine. Clean the mower housing.
2. Raise the height of cut.
3. Replace or sharpen the blade(s).
4 Move the shift lever to a slower speed.
5. Move the throttle control to the FAST position.
6. Replace the spring for the blade idler.
1. Check the air pressure in the tires.
2. Adjust the level of the mower housing.
3. Check the front axle. If the front axle does not freely pivot, loosen the axle bolt(s).
1. Check the mower drive belt. Make sure the belt is installed correctly.
2. Replace the mower drive belt.
1. Check the motion drive belt. Make sure the belt is installed correctly.
2. Adjust the clutch.
3. Replace the motion drive belt.
1. Adjust the clutch.
2. Replace the motion drive belt.
1. Temporary belt noise does not change the operation of the unit. If belt noise is continuous, check
the routing of the belt. Make sure the belt is inside all belt guides.
2. If the noise is continuous, adjust the clutch.
1. Check the front axle. If the front axle does not freely pivot, loosen the axle bolt(s).
1. This is normal. The operator presence system is designed to allow operation only if the operator is
in the seat.
1. Before selecting reverse travel, move the blade rotation control to the DISENGAGE position. See the
Operation section for details.
1. Check the clutch adjustment to make sure the belt stops when the clutch pedal is depressed with the
transaxle in (N) neutral.
2. Check the belt guides around the transaxle drive pulley. Make sure the belt guides do not touch the
pulley.
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